47th Yuletide Fair on Saturday, November 21st from 9 am –3 pm at the Cooperative Middle School | 100 Academic Way, Stratham. Explore more than 120 artisans, crafters and artists offering handmade goods—perfect for finding thoughtful gifts and a little something for yourself. Pick up delicious breads, cookies and fudge at the club’s bake sale to enjoy at home or share with friends and family.
Cornerstone VNA Welcomes New Board Member Joy Riddell
Rochester, NH – Cornerstone VNA, a local nonprofit home health and hospice care organization, is pleased to welcome Joy Riddell, Esq., to its Board of Directors.
Jennifer Ufkin, RN, MSN, BC-NC, President/CEO of Cornerstone VNA, shares, “We are delighted to welcome Joy to our Board of Directors. Her extensive experience in estate planning and elder law, along with her strong commitment to the community, will bring valuable insight to Cornerstone VNA as we continue to serve individuals and families throughout the region.”
Joy Riddell began her legal career as a tax attorney in Boston before moving to New Hampshire, where she practiced tax law and later transitioned to estate planning and elder law. In 2018, she founded Riddell Law, PLLC, which focuses exclusively on estate planning, elder law, trust and estate administration, guardianships, and special needs trusts.
Joy’s background in taxation provides a unique perspective when helping clients navigate complex family trusts, business interests, blended families, and long-term care planning. She takes a collaborative approach, often working with financial, legal, and healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive plans that meet her clients’ goals.
“I am looking forward to utilizing my knowledge as an elder law attorney and former non-profit attorney to help Cornerstone VNA continue its valuable and critical mission,” Joy says.
Joy earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics, magna cum laude, from the University of New Hampshire, a Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Suffolk Law School, and a Master of Laws in Taxation from Boston University School of Law.
A longtime community volunteer, Joy has served on the boards of several organizations, including Krempels Brain Injury Center, Pathways Thru Aging, the Seacoast Rotary Club of Portsmouth, the New Hampshire Women’s Bar Association, YMCA Camp Coniston, and Applewood Learning Center. She previously served as President of the Seacoast Rotary Club of Portsmouth and President of the New Hampshire Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
About Cornerstone VNA
Cornerstone VNA serves Strafford County and parts of Rockingham, Belknap, and Carroll Counties in New Hampshire, as well as York County in Maine. The organization provides award-winning care and support through five distinct programs: Home Care, Hospice Care, Palliative Care, Life Care – Private Duty, and Community Care. For over 113 years, Cornerstone VNA has been dedicated to helping people of all ages remain at home while facing the challenges of aging, recovery, chronic illness, or end-of-life care. To learn more, visit www.cornerstonevna.org or call 603-332-1133.
Seacoast Artisans 27th Annual Holiday Fine Arts & Craft Show one day only, on November 14th, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Great Bay Community College, Pease Tradeport. Entrance Fee $8.00.
Annual Sunrise Sunset Center Craft Fair is to be held on Saturday, November 7th from 8am – 1pm. Local crafters, breakfast and lunch, face painting silent auction and more. 2 Terrace Drive Newmarket.
Trick or Treat for Madbury, Durham and Lee is on Saturday, October 31st from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
The next Seacoast Women’s Network meetings will be on October 27th from 5:30pm to 8pm at the Grill 28 at Pease in Portsmouth. Register at https://www.seacoastwomensnetwork.com/.
Halloween Haunt. Saturday, October 24th at the Newmarket Rec Center, from 2pm to 4pm. Entry Fee $5 per child/ $10 per family. Events include Costume Contest, Day of the Dead Walk and a whole lotta Spooktacula! Trick or Treat from 4-6pm. More info at www.newmarketrec.org.
Halloween Mini Golf on October 24th from 3 to 6pm at the Newmarket Public Library. Come play a round of LED Mini golf courtesy of the Friends of the Newmarket Public Library. No registration required.
Coastal Community Carnival on October 15th from 4 to 7pm at New England Sports Hub in Somersworth. Carnival games, a bouncy house, live music from local blues and rock musician Tim Theriault. All ages welcome! Buy raffle tickets to play games and be entered into raffles to win prizes. Raffle ticket sales will go towards Southeast New Hampshire Habitat for Humanity. Free entry.
Cocheco Quilt Guild Annual Quilt show on Saturday, October 24th and Sunday October 25th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the James W. Foley Community Center, 130 Wakefield Street, Rochester. $10 admission lets you in both days. Something for everyone – vendors, penny sale, a quilt appraiser, gift boutique, luncheon, and over 200 plus awesome quilts for viewing.
